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What was the purpose of the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?
A. To encourage immigration from China
B. To allow Chinese immigrants to gain U.S. citizenship
C. To halt immigration from China
D. To help Chinese immigrants assimilate into American society
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Answer 1

The purpose of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was to halt immigration from China.

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The purpose of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was to halt immigration from China.

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